| Incumbent: | 2002–2006 |
| Date Formed: | 30 September 2002 |
| Date Dissolved: | 8 June 2006 |
| Government Head Title: | Prime Minister |
| Government Head: | Bounnhang Vorachith |
| Other Government Minister Title: | Deputy Prime Minister |
| Other Government Minister: | Thongloun Sisoulith Somsavat Lengsavad Asang Laoli |
| State Head Title: | President |
| State Head: | Khamtai Siphandon |
| Political Party: | Lao People's Revolutionary Party |
| Legislature Term: | 5th National Assembly |
| Election: | 2002 Election of Deputies |
| Previous: | Fourth |
| Successor: | Sixth |
The Fifth Government of the Lao People's Democratic Republic was established on 30 September 2002.
| Ministry | Minister | Took office | Left office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prime Minister | Bounnhang Vorachith | 30 September 2002 | 8 June 2006 | |
| Deputy Prime Minister | Thongloun Sisoulith | 30 September 2002 | 8 June 2006 | |
| Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs | Somsavat Lengsavad | 30 September 2002 | 8 June 2006 | |
| Deputy Prime Minister | Asang Laoli | 30 September 2002 | 8 June 2006 | |
| Deputy Prime Minister | Bouasone Bouphavanh | 23 October 2003 | 8 June 2006 | |
| Minister of National Defense | Douangchay Phichit | 30 September 2002 | 8 June 2006 | |
| Minister of Finance | Chansy Phosikham | 30 September 2002 | 8 June 2006 | |
| Minister of Interior | Soudchai Thammasith | 30 September 2002 | 8 June 2006 | |
| Ministry of Justice | Khamouane Boupha | 30 September 2002 | 8 June 2006 | |
| Minister of Agriculture and Forestry | Siane Saphanthong | 30 September 2002 | 8 June 2006 | |
| Minister of Communications, Transport, Post and Construction | Bouathong Vonglokham | 30 September 2002 | 8 June 2006 | |
| Minister of Industry and Handicrafts | Onneua Phommachanh | 30 September 2002 | 8 June 2006 | |
| Minister of Commerce and Tourism | Soulivong Daravong | 30 September 2002 | 8 June 2006 | |
| Minister of Labour and Social Welfare | Somphanh Phengkhammy | 30 September 2002 | 8 June 2006 | |
| Minister of Education | Phimmasone Leuangkhamma | 30 September 2002 | 8 June 2006 | |
| Minister of Public Health | Ponemekh Daraloy | 30 September 2002 | 8 June 2006 |
| Ministry | Minister | Took office | Left office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President of the Committee for Planning and Investment | Thongloun Sisoulith | 30 September 2002 | 8 June 2006 | |
| Head of the Office of the President | Soubanh Srithirath | 30 September 2002 | 8 June 2006 | |
| Head of the National Tourism Authority | Cheng Sayavong | 30 September 2002 | 8 June 2006 | |
| Governor of the Central Bank | Bounsong Sommalavong | 30 September 2002 | 8 June 2006 |
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